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    The Plate

    4.0 (237 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Markus D L.

    Well thought out and amazing looking menu but The food lacked seasoning/flavor. Things don't have to be overseasoned but a dash of salt and/or pepper could go a long way. I ordered the egg tacos with goat cheese. It should have been great but the egg was so bland it brought the dish down. The guac was ok but lacked the acidity/lime found it most guacamole. The dish ate somewhat dry. I love goat cheese but there wasn't enough to make a big difference. Loved the texture of the eggs. They were soft, light, and fluffy (but bland) which was the consensus at the table. Everyone said their dishes lacked salt. Salt and pepper was definitely being passed back and forth. Fruit bowl was basic, I just wanted something fresh with my meal. Hostess was very friendly. The server was ok. It was busy so get em in, serve quickly, get em out was the vibe.. With the amount of people dining, the atmosphere was kinda loud so it was somewhat hard to have and hear conversation. This place wasn't bad, but it wasn't as enjoyable as it should have been

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Devan K.

    Great food and service! I order the Dubai waffle, which was on the specials. It was delicious but I wish it had some aspect of chocolate on it. We ordered a chocolate chip pancake for the table and it was delicious!

    Rocco D.

    Family owned and operated, they take pride in what they do and care about your patronage! Fast friendly good service and nice menu with something for everyone! The eggs , pancakes, toast and potatoes were excellent! They give you large portions at the best prices from Bridgeport to Milford! Great coffee, comfortable seating! If you're looking for place to to eat and reading this get in your car and go lol We will definitely be back!

    Biscuits & Gravy
    Daniel C.

    The Plate is a great option for breakfast within the area. The food is fresh, well cooked, flavorful, and plated nicely, and the prices are very reasonable especially for the generous portions. It was actually our first time eating here despite them being open for I believe close to 10 years now. I love how they continue to update their specials on a weekly basis, which to me shows that the chef and the kitchen are not complacent and continue to try to keep things innovative despite being a long-established restaurant. I do think that the business would benefit greatly from a renovation or relocation to a newer building. The interior and exterior could use some TLC, and it just seems like the use of space and flow of the restaurant could be more optimal. While service was courteous and fast, the business would definitely benefit from an overall additional focus on the front-of-house customer experience and ambiance. For example, having a sign that points to the dining room asking for customers to seat themselves feels too impersonal, and again this is where the restaurant's layout and extra space works against them. The chef's team clearly takes immense pride in the presentation of their food. Extending that same focus to the restaurant's ambience and personal warmth would truly elevate them to another level. All that being said, we're looking forward to exploring more of their menu and offerings in the future!

    Banana Chocolate Crepe Waffle
    Michele C.

    We went here for Easter brunch. The restaurant is clean, staff is very friendly. We were greeted and seated promptly. The breakfast menu is pretty lengthy with pretty much anything you'd like to eat from French toast, to Bennie's & breakfast sandwiches. Plus for me is when a restaurant has flavored coffee which they had multiple options, hazelnut & French vanilla. I had the hazelnut, yum!! A couple of us had the banana chocolate crepe waffle. So good! The presentation was amazing and so was the taste. Crunchy Belgian waffle topped with banana, whipped cream and a chocolate filled crepe. Very filling! Others in our party got the frosted flake coated French toast, Belgian waffle & caramel apple stuffed French toast. Everyone left full & happy!

    Corned beef , eggs , potatoes and rye toast

    Looked online and it said my breakfast would be 10.95 then I looked on their website and it said 12.00 so with tax it was almost 15.00. Corned beef has two eggs over , potatoes and rye toast . Tasted pretty good but not worth the price imo.

    Mac and Cheese Lunch
    Jennifer L.

    DELICIOUS food!!! They don't add a lick of salt to these dishes so be prepared for adding some if you're like me. The Mac and cheese was fabulous and the Seitan Philly - also fabulous. They make a yum iced latte. Got mine with oat milk. The service is scattered, I can't decide if they're dedicated to a table or it's better off to go to the counter and order there. All I know is aside from dropping the food at the table, they don't check on you again. Seating is inside or outside, great location, the view though - is a parking lot and buildings. Bathrooms are very clean and gender neutral.

    Lobster Mac and cheese.
    Steven M.

    I was visiting friends and family in Connecticut when my friend suggested checking out The Plate. He's vegan so the large vegan menu gave him a ton of great options while I live in the desert so any chance for me to order some New England style lobster I'm gonna jump on that. I ordered the lobster grilled cheese and this thing was not only mouth watering to look at but absolutely delicious to consume and the French fries it was served with were top notch as well, dare I say the perfect lunch? On top of having amazing food the place itself is super charming and screams Connecticut. Overall, The Plate was a fantastic place to grab some lunch and I've honestly been thinking about that lobster grilled cheese for a month now. When you mix good food with super friendly staff and a cozy environment you get a five star slap to the stomach.

    Eggs, Turkey Bacon, Sausage

    Yummy food, friendly service, chill diner vibes! It was really good food and a great stop visiting town

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    Iva S.

    I really liked this restaurant. It was busy but friendly. Staff was great. They kept checking on me. A lot of bang for your buck. Not too far off of the highway. Free Wi-Fi and plenty of parking. Great for small or large groups or just a visit by yourself. They are able to customize your breakfast omelettes whatever way you need. As most of my friends know I had a weight loss surgery, which does not allow me to eat things very fast and things get cold. They were able to box my leftovers up with no problem and heat up my coffee so that I had it nice and hot for the road. Patrons were of all ages. I like it that they had a side that was set up for dining and then another side that was set up for drinking. The staff didn't rush me either. Overall great experience and would recommend it to another friend or family to visit.

    Wild berry French toast (bruschetta on the menu).
    Jason B.

    I'd go 3.5 stars if allowed. Pros: on a Monday just after 12pm there was plenty of seating. Extensive menu of breakfast choices. The booth I sat in was spacious (easily fit 4). The mixed berry French toast was tasty. Cons: the steak and eggs special was just ok. I've had better meat quality at other places. I didn't realize until after I left but they forgot to give me part of the special. The coffee wasn't great. Service was slow possibly because there weren't many workers and I noticed a lot of take out orders.

    Creme Brûlée French Toast
    Jen C.

    I came here for breakfast this morning with family. The restaurant was busy but not too busy which was nice. Their booths have high tops which are also great. I love their extensive menu and how it offered unique flavor combinations and everything we had was delicious. I ordered the Creme brûlée French toast, which had the cracked sugar, creamy filling and fluffy toast that I was looking for. The portion size was good for the price. The only thing that was lacking was speedy service. All servers were friendly and helpful but it took about 20 minutes to get our check after we completed our meal. I would return again for the food but allow more time for my meal.

    Tater tot waffles
    Sabrina A.

    Came here on a whim looking for a breakfast spot when my two friends from out of town were visiting. We all LOVED our meals and this will be my new breakfast spot whenever I'm in the area. Lots of vegan options for breakfast and lunch too! I got the tater tot waffles with eggs and cheddar cheese and a Bloody Mary. My meal was so good and I've been wanting to go back just to have this again! Can get fairly crowded on the weekends so just know that ahead of time since you might have to wait a bit for a table. We decided to sit at the bar and it was fine. Service was great and the bartender was friendly and was able to do separate checks without giving us a hard time about it.

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    Food is scrumptious, cozy setting, and very good coffee. Lots of regulars so it's fun to eat there! Great VEGAN selections.

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    Great menu. Food very good. Service very slow. I had to go ask for more coffee. Would go again, as long as I had time to sit and relax.

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    Excellent food very friendly service and good atmosphere... great local spot I grew up in this town and this is one of my favorite places

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    My wife and I were both off from work today and decided to go to Breakfast. We live in New Haven…read moreand like to travel out of the city to try new places. Stratford Skillet is amazing. As soon as we pulled into the parking and saw two police officers and at least four to five people from nearby businesses enter we knew we chose the right place. My wife had the cinnamon raisin French toast and I had the same thing I always get so I can make a good comparison (two eggs over easy, hash browns, rye toast, bacon and a side of sausage) Eggs were cooked to perfection, the bacon was just right, the sausage links were some of the best I have had in a long time, the hash browns were made with peppers and onions and were cooked just right The staff gave us the perfect amount of service while not being over the top. The ambiance was one of calm and you could tell the staff was relaxed Upon leaving we said our goodbye and thank you and a gentleman behind the front counter who was speaking with the Stratford Officers stopped for a minute and thanked us and told us to be safe in our travels this morning. I can assume he was the owner and, if so, I can see where his staff gets their training My wife and I felt appreciated in that moment. He and the staff had no idea if we were new in town, people passing through or we came in from a different town they truly made us feel welcome and we will certainly be returning Maybe this upcoming Sunday morning!! P.S. the coffee was excellent also

    We stumbled upon this place over the weekend and so happy we did! They're known for their skillets…read morewhich my friends got 2 of - can't remember exactly which ones but one was a pastrami skillet that came with eggs homefries and pastrami on an iron pan. We ordered the pumpkin pancakes and the biscuits and gravy to share and they were so good and our favorite at the table. My friend and I got the egg salad sandwich on a croissant which sounded amazing but was not tasty. It lacked simple seasonings - that's the only negative. Prices were decent, service was great - we didn't have to wait to sit down, we walked in and looked for our own table... our waitress was friendly and recommended dishes for us to try. I'd def go back next time we are in the area.

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